Black Shoes for Interviews Needed

[atct86]

Looking to spend a MAX of $400. I wear a 9.5D in Alden. I like the look of the Perf Tip Captoe Alden Oxfords like the below. These will probably be my only pair of Black shoes.

 

[anon]

I say go for them

 

[forex]

These or Allen Edmonds Park Avenue for under $300,I believe you can find them on sale somewhere.

 

[Hombre Secreto]

I recently found some Allen Edmonds Byron's on Ebay for less then $150.00. They look just like those Alden's. Beautiful shoes.

 

[sf_esq]

Ebay is definitely worth checking before paying full price.

 

[JLibourel]

The A-E Fifth Avenue (almost identical to the Byron but on the #5 last) has recently been re-introduced with a knockdown full retail of $279.

 

[bmulford]

Try Pediwear or Plal for C&J's $350 will get you a nice benchgrade black shoes.

 

[Warren G.]

C&J Hallam is pretty nice.

 

[Bird's One View]

If the Hampton last fits you well, those Aldens are great shoes. (I'm wearing them now in #8 shell; they're my favorite shoes, so far....)

 

[englanderjk]

In addition to Alden and AE you might consider some of the English options, (e.g., Loake, Cheaney). These don't get a lot of love on the Forum but most everyone that owns them, including myself, would agree that the quality of high-end lines is on par with AE and very close to Alden. Just for comparison see the Cheaney "Kent" aside the AE "Hale", AE Park Avenue, Alden 901 and Loake "Aldwych". Higher end Cheaney and Loake, (i.e., 1880 Line) can be acquired at the $150 -$200 range, several in sleeker, more stylish last than offered by Alden and AE.

Originally Posted by atct86

Looking to spend a MAX of $400. I wear a 9.5D in Alden. I like the look of the Perf Tip Captoe Alden Oxfords like the below. These will probably be my only pair of Black shoes.

 

[SkinnyGoomba]

I would pay full price for aldens before buying allen edmonds cheap. AE's are....Ok, i have a pair of aldens for RL loafers, and i wouldnt go back to AE, even though i have a few pairs.